Welcome to Crime and Publishment

Our programme of crime writing courses for the 5th-7th March 2027 includes tuition for authors of all levels, focusing on essential creative writing skills necessary to produce a novel. Not only will delegates learn these skills, but they will also receive valuable publishing tips on editing, goal setting, and preparing to pitch their novel to an agent or publisher. Additionally, attendees will have a unique opportunity for a five-minute pitch session with a publisher.

All of the creative writing courses will be led by established authors or industry professionals. To date, twenty attendees of Crime & Publishment have successfully signed publishing contracts.

Our programme of crime writing courses for the 5th-7th March 2027 includes:

Saying the Write Thing – Trevor Wood: Award-winning Trevor Wood will showcase how he creates compelling and authentic dialogue.

Gangland Grit and Grime – Emma Tallon: Acclaimed gangland author Emma Tallon will share her knowledge of writing about the gangland crime scene and how she balances grit with gratuity.

Settings with Mood and Atmosphere – Suzy Aspley: Multi-award-nominated Suzy Aspley will showcase her methods for creating settings that come alive in the reader's mind.

Synopsising Your Novel and Perfecting Your Pitch – Abigail Fenton: Abigail Fenton from the Ampersand Agency will guide attendees on crafting a compelling synopsis and making that perfect pitch.

Choosing Your Platform & Building Your Social Media Presence – Noelle Holten: Social Media Manager for Bookouture & Second Sky and acclaimed author Noelle Holten will provide tips and techniques on selecting the right platform and creating engaging social media content to get you and your book noticed.

TBC – Michael J. Malone: Acclaimed author of the Annie Jackson series, Michael J. Malone will share his expertise on a topic yet to be decided.